About Otoro Sushi

Otoro Sushi is a hidden gem in the Hayes Valley. Our sushi experts will go to great lengths to bring you the freshest ingredients to offer San Francisco Bay Area patrons Japan"s best traditional sushi and tapas. Otoro Sushi is perfect for small groups and also has a wonderful sake and wine selection.

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Jumani (Pure Rice Goodness)

Junmai sakes possess a robust rice flavor and can be enjoyed either warm or cold. They range from dry and sharp to soft and rounded, and much attention is paid to their balance and structure. Many people prefer junmai lables to more expensive sakes because of their easy drinkability.

Akitabare "koshiki junzukuri"

Northern skies - Akitabare is the kind of sake one drink enjoyably for hours at a stretch. It's subdued refinement evokes a sense of the northern province where it meticuliosly brewed.

$6.75

Glass (120ml)

$18.00

Bottle (300ml)

$36.00

Bottle (720ml)

Masumi "koshiki junzukuri"

Mirror of Truth - longtime sake-drinkers find this sake comfortingly familiar. It is smooth at first sip, and displays a range of subtle, organic flavors as well as pleasant natural sweetness.

$7.75

Glass (120ml)

$38.00

Bottle (720ml)

Nishida "Denshu"

Country Squire - This beautifully crafted sake is impeccably structured and full of flavor. The richness, natural aroma and umami goodness of the local Hanafubuki rice is concentrated in this sake to an exceptional degree.

$9.75

Glass (120ml)

$50.00

Bottle (720ml)

Okunomatsu

a deep richness and mild aroma typical of a good junmai sake. A flavor that you will never tire of, also enjoyable warm.

$16.00

Bottle (300ml)

Ginjo (Light and Refreshing)

Ginjo labels often posses fruit and floral nuances, and tend to be light and refreshing on the palate. To receive the gingo designation a sake must use rice that has been milled down to 60% of it original size prior to steaming, but in practice many have a polishing ratio of 50%.

Dewazakura "Oka"

Cherry Bouquet - Soft feeling on the tounge, Oka's transparency of flavor matches the clarity of the colorless liquor. It is floral rather then fruity, through there is a touch of pear, and perhaps melon.

$8.75

Glass (120ml)

$46.00

Bottle (720ml)

Kokuryu "Tokusen"

Crystal Dragon - Kokuryu "Tokusen" express it's gingo identity not through fragrant aroma but with decisively good taste.Its hallmarks are strength, flavor depth and one notices at last, imperturbable balance.

$9.75

Glass (120ml)

$50.00

Bottle (720 ml)

Nishida "Kikuizumi"

Fountain of joy - Light Lively at first sip, smoothly developing carmelly undertones with of peach and muscat at mid-range. Despite its clarity and finesse, it possesses a silky softness, and finishes beautifully.

$22.00

Bottle (300ml)

Katana

A full-bodied drink with SMV+7, this super dry sake has a strong presence and thick flavor with almost no perceptible smell or sweetness.

$12.00

Bottle (180ml)

$45.00

Bottle (720ml)

Daiginjo (Subtlety and Finesse)

Daiginjo sakes take the rice polishing ratio to 50% or less. They are made in smaller quantities, and rely more on traditional methods. Flavor and aroma profiles tend to be fuller than with ginjos, and exceptional labels display both complexity and finesse.

Dewazakura "Mini-Daiginjo"

Sakura Boy - mellow, pure, and made for simple enjoyment. Combining a mild aroma and clean finish with easy drinkability, it complements a wide range of foods effortlessly.

$25.00

Bottle (300ml)

Kamoizumi "Junmai Daiginjo"

Autumn Elixir - Possesses a full range of flowers, from persimmon to caramel to earthy notes of shiitake and autumn leaves. Tartness, sweetness and shibumi (astringency) all coverage in harmonious balance.

$11.00

Glass (120ml)

$38.00

Bottle (500ml)

Masumi "Yumedono"

Mansion of Dreams - Yumedono presents an array of flavor ounces that include peach melon, and strawberry. rarely dose one sake combine so many taste sensations in a single cup or finish so gloriously.

The sashmi was wonderfully fresh and expertly presented. There was an outstanding selection of sake and the service was quick and very attentive to all our needs. This restaurant shot to the top of my list of favorites and I will definitely be back.

Had pre-theatre meal here with the wife and was not disappointed. One of the better sushi restaurants we've been to. Restaurant is small but lively on a Saturday evening. Everything we've had was excellent. The nigiri was fresh and some of the fish are straight from Japan (see the specials board). For appetizer, I went for the Agedashi Tofu and Shiitake Tsumire. For sushi, I had the Otoro, Hon-Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), Hamachi and Saba nigiri. Also had the Otoro special roll which was delicious! Wife also had the Tempura Udon which was flavorful. Everything was reasonably priced as our bill came out to just over $100, which included a bottle of Sake! No complaints about service as our waitress was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come here again when we're in the area.

Tags: Special Occasion, Casual, Cozy, Good for Anniversaries, Good for a Date, Pre/post Theatre, Neighborhood Gem

We have been going to Otoro for the past four years. Consistently good, although this time our service was a bit off with some forgotten items. Prices seem to have inched a bit higher and fish slices have gotten a bit thinner but it is still a nice place to come when enjoying a dining experience in the city.

Amazing fresh sushi, with incredible flavors! The service was great and the dish recommendations were spot on. The noise level was a bit difficult to have a quiet conversation but the experience makes up for it. I will be returning again!

Overpriced for subpar sushi.Service is off. Not enough attention to tables or dedicated servers per table. Host is not just attentive, friendly. "Just business" attitude.I wouldn't go back.Especially since I had mentioned when making my reservation that it was my bf's birthday dinner. Nothing special at all. I felt bad for it not being as special as it could've been.

When we walked in, they had our table ready to go. I was thankful I made a reservation. Little did I know, this would be the highlight of the evening. We waited almost an hour to get our food, which took us all of about five minutes to eat. The service was just horrible. The food was average at best, and even with the waitress knowing that the service was bad, there was no discount offered. A simple 10% off would have gone a long way with me.

Otoro never disappoints and that's why we keep coming back time after time, especially with friends and family eager for an authentic sushi experience where we can test there limits but also tickle their fancies. Cozy setting with great cuisine featuring the freshest seafood and excellent sake list makes for a winning combination.

Otoro's selection for sashimi and sushi, and izakaya-style tapas was pretty good. However, on average, I felt a lot of the fish to be overpriced for its quality and presentation. Unfortunately, there were a lot of miscommunication with our server (I asked for sashimi as an appetizer but everything came out as nigiri, and she didn't seem to understand the difference, nor did she ever apologize). Had the quality of service been better, I would have looked forward to going back, but probably won't be invited I'm invited.

Great sushi, asian-fusion inspired food! I love how intimate the restaurant is and yet they can seat small parties easily. We ordered about 6 small plates which were excellent (cucumber salad, black cod, eggplant, fatty tuna, spicy hamachi roll, fatty tuna nigiri, and asparagus wrapped kobe beef which was my favorite). My only wish is to have more affordable prices BUT it was worth it. The prices is the only thing that keeps me from coming here more often. But for a special occasion, this was awesome!

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